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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved 14 development projects focused on roads, sports, forestry and land management across the province.

Canadian mining companies are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan as Islamabad seeks to attract foreign investment in mining, minerals, renewable energy, agriculture and other key sectors.

Apple has appointed Salman Dar as its first Head of Government Affairs for Pakistan, signaling stronger engagement with the country’s government and digital economy.

Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion highlights the need for a domestic recycling industry for solar panels and batteries, while greater investment in energy storage and grid integration could strengthen the country’s clean-energy future.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs100 per litre fuel relief scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and vehicles up to 800cc amid rising petrol prices.

SECP has proposed new REIT reforms to boost investor participation, increase flexibility and attract long-term investment in Pakistan’s real estate sector.

Global goods trade remained above trend in mid-2026, with the WTO Goods Trade Barometer rising to 102.0 amid strong demand for AI-related electronic components.

Overseas Pakistanis in the UAE can now access Punjab land record services, including Fard issuance, through Pakistani diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take immediate measures to address business community concerns, reduce energy costs, improve ease of doing business and support export-led economic growth.